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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,185.62, 399,078.16 and 168,397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,185.62, 399,078.16 and 168,397.34 is: 232,389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,185.62 : 399,078.16 = 168,397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,185.62/399,078.16 = 168,397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,185.62x = 399,078.16 × 168,397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,185.62x = 67,203,698,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,203,698,179.71/289,185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,389.49

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